2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE run flat

Do not continue to drive in run-flat mode if:
R
you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the wheel(s) checked for damage at a quali-
fied specialis tworkshop which has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. The faulty tyre must be
replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
i When replacing one or all tyres, make
sure that you only use tyres marked
MOExtended and of the specified size for
the vehicle.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit
can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Battery
Important safety notes
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period.
Only replace a battery with a battery that has
been recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time. G
WARNING
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a face
mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Man-
ual.
H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is against the law to dis-
pose of them with the house-
hold rubbish. They must be
collected separately and 346
BatteryBreakdown assistance

Tyre tread
G
WARNING
Bear in mind that:
R tyre grip decreases rapidly on we troads
when the tread depth is less than 3mm.
Thus, you should replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4mmorless as they no lon-
ger provide adequate grip.
R the tread on a tyre may not wear evenly.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tyres. If necessary,
turn the fron twheels to full lock in order to
inspect the tyre tread more easily.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an accident due to the reduced
grip of the tyres on the road. Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fittingn ew tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km, as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) allow you to continue driving the vehicle even when one or more tyres lose all
air pressure.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with the tyre pressure loss warning
system or with the tyre pressure monitor and
on wheels specifically tested by Mercedes-
Benz.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres in
the event of a flat tyre can be found in the
"Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 345). Winter operation
Points to remember
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle win-
terproofed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 365). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power; change the tyres on your vehi-
cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benzc annot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. Winter operation
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tyres is set correctly for the respective
operating conditions.
X Observe the notes in the section on tyre
pressures (Y page 361). G
WARNING
The tyre pressure loss warning syste mcan
only give reliable warnings if you have set the
correct tyre pressure.
If an incorrect tyre pressure is set, these
incorrect values will be monitored.
At yre with insufficien tpressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thus increas-
ing the risk of an accident.
Restarting using the 4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignitio nlock.
X Press the Vbutton to select Tyre pressure Menu: R .
X Press the Cbutton.
The RFI active Restart: R message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the Cbutton.
The Tyre press. OK? message appears in
the multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the Wbutton.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
or
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the Xbutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Restarting with the 12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator active Restart with OK message appears in the
multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the abutton.
The Tyre press. now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Yes .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
or
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the %button.
or
X If the Tyre press. now OK? message
appears, use 9or: to select Can‐ cel .
X Press the abutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Tyre pressure monitor
Important safety notes If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted, the
vehicle's wheels have sensors fitted that
monitor the tyre pressures in all four tyres. Tyre pressure
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the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends tha tyou use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The wheels could work loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 130 Nm.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use wheel bolts of the
correc tsize which have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles.
The wear patterns on the fron tand rea rtyres
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Interchange the wheels befor eaclear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rea rwheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5000 km to 10,000 km depending on
the degree of tyre wear. Do not reverse the
direction of tyre rotation.
Cleant he contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or the tyre pressure monitor.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Always have the tyres changed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed. An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may fit an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel/spare wheel. Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent. Wheel and tyre combinations
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benzs pecifically for your vehi-
cle.
These tyres have been specially adapted
for use with the contro lsystems, such as
ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer- 366
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nc haracteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y page 361).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given
time (summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtended tyres) i
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit
can be obtained fro maMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-
lowing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi-
nations are allocated to the vehicle models
through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: Saloon
V1
C 180
20
, C 180 KOMPRESSOR 20, 21
,
C 180 CDI 20, 21
, C 200 CDI 20 V2
C 200
20
, C 220 CDI 20
, C 250 21
, C
250 20
, C 250 CDI 20
, C 250 CDI
4MATIC 20 V3
C 300
20, 21
, C 300 4MATIC 20, 21 V4
C 300 CDI 4MATIC
20
, C 350 20
, C 350
4MATIC 20
, C 350 CDI 20 V5 C 63 AMG
Estate
V1
C 180
20
, C 180 KOMPRESSOR 20, 21
,
C 180 CDI 20, 21 V2
C 200 CDI
20
, C 200 20
, C 220 CDI 20
,
C 250 20
, C 250 CDI 20
,
C 250 CDI 4MATIC 20 V3
C 300
20, 21
, C 300 CDI 4MATIC 20
,
C 350 20
, C 350 CDI 20 V4 C 63 AMG
20
BlueEFFICIENCY
21 Only in certain countries. Wheel and tyre combinations
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Tyres
Saloon Summer tyres Light-alloy
wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
195/6
0 R16 89 V 22 6.0
Jx16 H2 ET 39 #
— — — —
BA
205/55 R16 91 V
22 7.0
Jx16 H2 ET 43 # #
— — —
BA
205/55 R16 91 W
22 7.0
Jx16 H2 ET 43 # # #
— —
BA
225/50 R16 92 V
22 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 53 # #
— — —
BA
225/50 R16 92 W
22 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 53 # # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 W
22 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended
22, 23 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 W
245/40 R17 91 W
24 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx17 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx17 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
22, 25 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25, 26
245/35 R18 92 Y XL 24, 25, 26 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx18 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25
245/35 R18 94 Y XL 24, 25, 27 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 ZR18 92
YXL25
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25, 27 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 50
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # # #
—
22
Not in combination with sports suspensio ncode 486 or dynamic handling package code 483.
23 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
24 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
25 Observe notes on "large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
26 Not for vehicles with 4MATIC.
27 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). Wheel and tyre combinations
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"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
24Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
T 125/90 R16 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2 ET 20 # # #
— —
T 125/80 R17 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2 ET 20 — — #
28 #
—
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2 ET 20 — — — — #
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel, depend-
ing on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
Estate Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 205/55 R16 91 V 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 #
— — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 W 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 — #
— —
BA 225/50 R16 92 V 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 #
— — —
BA 225/50 R16 92 W 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 — #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 W 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 Y 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 Y MOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 W
245/40 R17 91 W
24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 # #
— —
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 Y
245/40 R17 91Y
24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 — — #
—
24
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
28 Use only in conjunction with Sports package optional equipment.
23 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. Wheel and tyre combinations
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Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 Y MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 Y
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 — — #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25, 26
245/35 R18 92 Y XL 25, 26 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 58 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25
245/35 R18 94 Y XL 25, 27 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 ZR18 92
YXL25
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 50
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 — — #
—
FA
RA 235/40 ZR18 95
YXL
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 — — — #
FA
RA
235/35 ZR19 XL
25
255/30 ZR19 XL 24, 25 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 45
9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 54 — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 205/55 R1 6 91 H M+S
i 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 # #
— —
BA 205/55 R16 92 H M+S
i 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
i 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 H
M+SiMOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 50 # # #
—
BA 225/40 R18 92 V XL
M+Si
25, 29 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45 — — — #
23
MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
24 Use of snow chains is not permitted .Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
25 Observe notes on "large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
26 Not for vehicles with 4MATIC.
27 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776).
29 Maximum permissible speed 220 km/h. 372
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